Dazed & Infused
Sunshine in a Glass
Ambling the streets of downtown Newport during the busy summer season always leaves me parched, a little dazed and in need of a cool beverage. As I peer out from under my sunhat...
The fresh shiso garnish is pungent and aromatic with a flavor that arcs between anise, clove, mint and cinnamon, a perfect complement to the muddled blueberries.
Ingredients
- 8 blueberries for muddling
- 2 ounces ruby port
- 1 ounce silver rum
- Grated nutmeg for garnish
- Shiso sprig for garnish
Preparation
In a bar tin, muddle blueberries in the ruby port and add rum, then ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and fine-strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg and a sprig of shiso. Makes 1 cocktail.
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